Venus Full Length Coat Knitting Kit

The Venus coat is inspired by the ‘empire line’ in costume history, the skirt of the coat flows from the bust line into a fabulous flared skirt. The body is knitted in one piece (so there are no side seams) and the neckband and button edging is included within the rows and lace knit pattern. Venus is an interesting knit for the more experienced and accomplished knitter.  Venus can be made shorter without losing shape by reducing the number of rows knitted in each tier.

Photographed in the colour Alpaca Sand
Knitted in Purl Alpaca Designs 100% pure alpaca Fine yarn
Skill level: Intermediate/Advanced

X-Small: UK sizes 4-6, to fit approx 73cm/29″ bust (weight 650g)
Small: UK sizes 8-10, to fit approx 83cm/33″ bust (weight 750g)
Medium: UK sizes 12-14, to fit approx 93cm/37″ bust (weight 850g)
Large: UK sizes 16-18, to fit approx 102cm/40″ bust (weight 950g)
X-Large: UK sizes 20-22, to fit approx 112cm/44″ bust (weight 1,050g)

Knitted on 3.5mm and 4 mm needles and 5 mm circular needles with very long cord - needles not included

Tension:  20 sts and 29 rows to 10 cm square over Stocking Stitch using 4mm needles.

Please note, correct tension must be obtained to make sure this garment fits properly.